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11Flawed Chests are special nautical-themed container items in Starsand Island that function differently from the regular treasure chests scattered across the overworld. Unlike standard chests that you walk up to and open in place, Flawed Chests exist as inventory items that you acquire through fishing, treasure maps, or as loot inside other chests. When used from your bag, a Flawed Chest either becomes a placeable 32-slot storage container (equivalent to a Storage Box II) or yields a Coin reward. Their storage capacity alone makes them valuable finds, especially in the early and mid-game before you can craft higher-tier storage.22How to Obtain Flawed Chests44There are three confirmed ways to find Flawed Chests:66Fishing88Flawed Chests can be reeled in while fishing at any fishing spot. They appear as a catch alongside regular fish. The Fisher's Gain perk from the Angler profession significantly increases the chance of hooking a treasure chest while fishing:1010Perk LevelTreasure Chest ChanceLevel 1Small chance to reel in a treasure chestLevel 2Moderate chanceLevel 3Great chance1212Fisher's Gain is unlocked through the Workpedia app by spending Starsand Points. If you want a steady supply of Flawed Chests, investing in this perk is the most reliable approach. Fishing is the only repeatable, on-demand method for obtaining them.1313Treasure Maps1515Flawed Chests can be found by following treasure maps obtained in the Moonlit Forest. When you equip a treasure map, a golden directional arrow appears on screen guiding you to the buried treasure location. Dig at the indicated spot to unearth the chest. Treasure maps can also be generated periodically by the World Tree, a craftable farm item that produces treasure chests and maps over time.1717Inside Other Treasure Chests1919Flawed Chests occasionally appear as loot inside regular overworld treasure chests. This means you might find one while opening a standard chest during exploration, though the drop is not guaranteed.2121How to Open a Flawed Chest2323Flawed Chests cannot be placed directly when first obtained. You must open them from your inventory:2525Open your bag (press B)Right-click on the Flawed ChestSelect "Use" from the context menu2727Using a Flawed Chest produces one of two outcomes:2929OutcomeDescriptionPlaceable Storage ChestThe Flawed Chest converts into a furniture item you can place in your home. It functions as a 32-slot storage container, equivalent to a Storage Box II.CoinsThe chest yields a Coin reward instead of becoming storage.3131Do not sell Flawed Chests to vendors. The sale price is significantly lower than the value of what you receive by using them. A 32-slot storage container is worth far more than the vendor price, and even the Coin outcome typically exceeds the sell value.3232Storage Comparison3434Flawed Chests that convert into storage containers hold 32 items, which places them at the same tier as a crafted Storage Box II:3636Storage TypeSlotsHow to ObtainDestroyed ChestTier 1 capacityDredging in lakesFlawed Chest32 slots (Tier 2)Fishing, treasure maps, chest lootStorage Box I16 slotsCrafted at WorktableStorage Box II32 slotsCrafted at Worktable (requires more materials)3838In the early game, when crafting materials for Storage Box II are scarce, Flawed Chests from fishing provide a shortcut to high-capacity storage. Their nautical design also offers a visual alternative to the standard wooden storage boxes.3939Chest Types in Starsand Island4141Starsand Island has several distinct chest types. Understanding the differences helps you know what to expect when exploring:4343Chest TypeAppearanceWhere FoundHow to OpenRegular Treasure ChestBrown with golden star lockOverworld locations, beaches, landmarksWalk up and interactSecret ChestGrey and blue coloringHidden locations requiring explorationWalk up and interactAcorn ChestAcorn-shapedMoonlit ForestWalk up and interactVine ChestGreen vine wrapped, no golden starMoonlit ForestWalk up and interactFlawed ChestNautical-themedInventory item (fishing, maps, loot)Right-click in bag, select UseDestroyed ChestDamaged/decayed appearanceDredging in lakesRight-click in bag, select Use4545Related: Destroyed Chests4646A related but inferior item is the Destroyed Chest, which can be found by dredging in lakes (not ocean fishing). Destroyed Chests function as Tier 1 storage with fewer slots than the Flawed Chest. If you are specifically farming for storage containers through fishing, ocean and river spots are more likely to yield the superior Flawed Chest.4848Tips5050TipDetailsInvest in Fisher's Gain earlyThe Angler profession perk is the most reliable way to farm Flawed Chests. Even Level 1 provides a noticeable increase in treasure chest catches.Always Use, never sellThe 32-slot storage or Coin reward from using the chest is always worth more than the vendor sell price.Craft a World TreeThe World Tree periodically generates treasure maps and chests, providing a passive source of Flawed Chests without active fishing.Fish at any locationFlawed Chests are not restricted to a specific fishing spot. Cast your line anywhere you can fish, and the Fisher's Gain perk applies universally.Stock up on storageIn the early game, Flawed Chests are one of the fastest ways to expand your storage capacity before you can craft Storage Box II.
